Overview
Reports To: Program Director
Classification: Non-Exempt
Rate of Pay: $20.00/hour
Schedule: Monday- Friday 10:00am-7:00pm, This position works with at-risk and homeless youth in the Omaha area. Applicants must be able to perform street level outreach outside in all weather conditions. Some nights and weekends may be required.
About CEDARS
At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.
Diversity
At CEDARS, we embrace diversity, and we know the journey towards belonging never ends. Click (here) to learn more about our journey.
Job Summary
The Street Outreach Specialist shall offer runaway and homeless youth on-going support, aid, education, and guidance. The Street Outreach Specialist will serve to link runaway and homeless youth and their families with community resources equipped to address their needs.
Responsibilities
- Be knowledgeable of street culture, including where youth hang-out, how to approach, street language, etc.
- Develop and maintain resource information on services available for runaway and homeless youth.
- Be visible within the community and provide street outreach to youth, which include such services as crisis intervention, information and referrals, sex education, drug and alcohol education, assistance, aid, encouragement, and support.
- Participate in community speaking engagements and facilitate youth groups and other activities.
- Maintain accurate records, statistics, and documentation. Participate in the evaluation of street outreach services goals and objectives.
- In collaboration with the staff team, plan and coordinate the delivery of direct services to youth and families, working toward reuniting runaway youth with their families when appropriate.
- Perform other related assignments as directed by the Program Director.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures of CEDARS.
- Ensure client confidentiality and promote ethical practices and maintain professional boundaries in the provision of services.
Job Skills / Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, although relevant experience will be taken into consideration
- 1 year of experience working with children and families is preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma informed care.
- A collaborative team member who enjoys building relationships with others, but also has the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Valid Nebraska driver’s license and a good driving record.
Education Requirements (Any)
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Associate's Degree Required
Additional Information / Benefits
As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:
- medical, dental, and vision coverages
- flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts
- personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays
- retirement plan with 5% company match
- life & long-term disability insurance
- employee assistance program
- wellness and engagement program
- early childhood childcare discount
- opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired
- shift differentials for certain shifts worked and holidays
- mileage reimbursement
- extensive training and professional development opportunities
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount
